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VEHICLES (625 ILCS 5/) Illinois Vehicle Code. 625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 2 Art IV
(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 2 Art IV heading)
ARTICLE IV.
VENUE AND JURISDICTION
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625 ILCS 5/18c-2401
(625 ILCS 5/18c-2401) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-2401)
Sec. 18c-2401.
Venue and Jurisdiction in Actions for Judicial Review.
(1) Venue. Actions for judicial review under this Chapter may be filed in
the circuit courts of Sangamon or Cook Counties.
(2) Jurisdiction. Jurisdiction in actions for judicial review under this
Chapter shall be
vested in the circuit courts of Sangamon and Cook Counties.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-2402
(625 ILCS 5/18c-2402) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-2402)
Sec. 18c-2402.
Venue and Jurisdiction in Actions to Enforce this Chapter.
(a) Venue in Suits for Criminal Misdemeanor Penalties. Actions in which
criminal misdemeanor penalties are sought may be brought in the county
where any part of the subject matter is located, or part of the violation(s)
occurred, or the arrest was made, and venue shall lie in that county; the
case may be transferred to another county only with the approval of the
court and the agreement of the parties.
(b) Venue in Actions Other Than Suits for Criminal Penalties. Actions
to enforce this Chapter, Commission regulations and orders, other than suits
for criminal misdemeanor penalties, may be brought in the circuit courts
of any county in which any part of the subject matter is located, or any
part of the violation(s) occurred; the case may be transferred to another
county only with the approval of the court and the agreement of the parties.
(Source: P.A. 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
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625 ILCS 5/Ch. 18C Sub-ch. 3
(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 18C Sub-ch. 3 heading)
SUB-CHAPTER 3.
SUBSTANTIVE PROVISIONS
APPLICABLE TO MORE THAN ONE
TRANSPORTATION MODE
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625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 3 Art I
(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 3 Art I heading)
ARTICLE I.
LICENSING
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3101
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3101)
Sec. 18c-3101.
Terms, Conditions, and Limitations.
The Commission may attach to the exercise of rights under any
license or other authorization issued or granted by it such
terms, conditions, and limitations as will protect the public
interest and effectuate the purposes of this Chapter.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3102
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3102) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3102)
Sec. 18c-3102.
Geographical Restrictions.
A prima facie determination
whether transportation is within the
geographical scope of a license may be made by reference to a
copy of the official state highway map and the distance scale
shown thereon. Such a determination may be rebutted by a
showing, based on a municipal ordinance; other official document;
or commercially published map, chart or other competent evidence;
that the geographical scope of the license is other than as
represented on the official state highway map.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 3 Art II
(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 3 Art II heading)
ARTICLE II.
RATEMAKING
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3201
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3201) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3201)
Sec. 18c-3201.
Prohibition of transportation services in the
absence of effective rates.
No common carrier by pipeline, household goods carrier, rail carrier, or
passenger carrier shall render service until such carrier has in effect
a tariff or schedule of rates applicable to such service in
compliance with this Chapter. Likewise, no such carrier shall render
service under a license issued by the Commission if the
Commission has suspended or cancelled the tariff or schedule of rates
previously in effect and applicable to such service, or if the
tariff or schedule is, by action of a party thereto or by its own
terms, no longer effective.
(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3202
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3202) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3202)
Sec. 18c-3202.
Effective Dates of New or Amended Rates.
The Commission
shall prescribe the periods of notice which
must elapse between the filing of a proposed rate and its proposed effective
date. In no case shall the Commission prescribe a notice period greater
than 30 days or the period established by a valid, preemptive federal
statute.
(Source: P.A. 85-553.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3203
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3203) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3203)
Sec. 18c-3203.
Filing, publishing and posting of tariffs and schedules.
(1) General requirement of filing, publication and posting. Each
common carrier of household goods or passengers shall file,
publish, and make available for public inspection its current
tariffs (other than rail contract rate tariffs). Copies of such
tariffs shall be provided by the carrier to any member of the
public on request and at a reasonable cost. Each contract
carrier of household goods shall file its current schedule of
rates and
provisions.
(2) Tariff and schedule specifications. Tariffs and schedules filed
in accordance with this
subsection shall be in such form and contain such information as
the Commission may specify. The Commission may, by special permission for
good cause shown, grant permission to deviate from its tariff and schedule
regulations.
(3) Rejection of tariffs and schedules. The Commission may, at any time
prior to the effective date of a tariff or schedule, reject or
suspend a tariff or schedule which does not conform to its
specifications or which on its face is in violation of this Chapter,
Commission regulations or orders.
(4) Right of independent action. Each carrier subject to this
Chapter shall have the individual right to publish,
file, and post any rate for transportation provided by such carrier or in
connection with any other carrier. No carrier shall be a member of any
bureau,
tariff publishing agency, or other organization which, directly or indirectly,
prohibits such carrier from publishing and filing any rate or which requires
that such rate be published or filed by the bureau,
publishing agency,
or other organization.
(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96; 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3204
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3204) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3204)
Sec. 18c-3204.
Rate Proceedings.
(1) Initiation of proceedings. The Commission may initiate a proceeding to
investigate or prescribe tariffs or schedules on its own motion or on
complaint.
(2) Suspension of tariffs and schedules.
(a) Suspension of tariffs. The Commission may suspend | | a tariff, in whole or in part, during the pendency of a proceeding to consider the reasonableness of the tariff, or to consider whether the tariff is discriminatory, or to consider whether the tariff otherwise violates provisions of this Chapter, Commission regulations or orders, provided the order of suspension is issued prior to the effective date of the tariff. The suspension shall remain in effect for the period allowed under this Chapter unless the Commission order provides for a shorter period of suspension. At the end of the statutory suspension period the suspension may be extended by agreement of the parties; otherwise, the tariff shall go into effect. The statutory suspension period is:
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(i) Seven months for public carriers and
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(ii) One hundred and twenty days for motor
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(iii) Five months for rail carriers, unless the
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(b) Suspension of schedules. The Commission may
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(c) Burden of proof in investigation proceedings. The
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(3) Prescription of tariffs and schedules.
The Commission may prescribe tariffs where it has determined,
in accordance with Section 18c-2102 of this Chapter, that a
tariff published by a carrier is unreasonable,
discriminatory, or otherwise in violation of this Chapter, Commission
regulations or orders. The Commission may prescribe
schedules where it has determined, after hearing, that a
schedule filed by a carrier is in violation of this Chapter,
Commission regulations or orders.
(4) Relief.
The Commission may, where it finds a tariff or schedule to be
in violation of this Chapter, its regulations or orders, or
finds rates or provisions in a tariff unjust, unreasonable,
or discriminatory, and in accordance with Section 18c-2102 of
this Chapter, direct the carrier to:
(a) Publish and file a supplement cancelling the
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(b) Publish and file a new tariff or file a new
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(c) Repay any overcharges or collect any
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(Source: P.A. 89-42, eff. 1-1-96; 89-444, eff. 1-25-96; 90-14, eff.
7-1-97.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3205
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3205) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3205)
Sec. 18c-3205.
Ratemaking Standards.
(1) Reasonableness.
Rates for household goods common carrier service must be just, reasonable,
and not discriminatory.
(2) Factors to be Considered.
The Commission shall, in exercising its ratemaking powers
consider, among other factors, the inherent advantages of
transportation by a particular class of carriers, the public
need for and interest in adequate and efficient
transportation service, at rates consistent with provision of such
service, and the revenue needs of carriers under honest,
economical and efficient management.
(3) Factors Not Considered.
The Commission shall not, in exercising its ratemaking
powers, consider the value of any operating authority held by
a carrier, or the value of any goodwill or earning power
connected with operations of the carrier.
(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3206
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3206) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3206)
Sec. 18c-3206.
Charges to conform to tariffs or schedules and
orders of the Commission.
(1) Overcharges and undercharges prohibited.
No common or contract household goods or passenger carrier shall offer,
advertise, charge,
demand, collect, or receive, in any manner, a greater,
lesser, or different compensation for transportation or for
any service in connection therewith than the rates and
charges specified in tariffs or schedules on file with the
Commission and in effect at the time the transportation or
any other service is rendered; nor shall any such carrier
offer, advertise, charge, demand, collect, or receive any
compensation for transportation or for any other service
rendered in connection therewith where there is not in effect
at the time a lawfully applicable tariff or schedule.
Likewise, no such carrier shall refund or remit, in any
manner or by any device, whether directly or indirectly, or
through any agent or otherwise, or pursuant to
Commission order, any portion of the rates or charges
specified in tariffs or schedules on file with the Commission
and in effect at the time; nor shall any such carrier extend
to any person any discount, value, privilege, or facilities
for transportation or any service rendered in connection
therewith, except as are specified in tariffs or schedules on
file with the Commission and in effect at the time.
(2) Repayment of overcharges, collection of undercharges and
reparations.
(a) Repayment of overcharges and payment of | | reparations. The Commission may, in accordance with Section 18c-2101 of this Chapter, order any carrier to pay to one or more shippers the amount by which the carrier received compensation greater than the rates and charges specified in tariffs or schedules in effect at the time the carrier rendered the transportation or other service in connection therewith. The Commission may likewise, in accordance with Section 18c-2101 of this Chapter, order any carrier other than a household goods carrier to pay to one or more shippers the amount by which the carrier received compensation greater than reasonable rates and charges as determined by the Commission.
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(b) Collection of undercharges. The Commission may,
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(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3207
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3207) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3207)
Sec. 18c-3207.
Zones of Rate Flexibility.
(1) Zone for Motor Carriers of Passengers.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Sub-chapter, the
Commission may not investigate, suspend, revise, or revoke
any single-line rate proposed by a motor carrier of
passengers, or joint rate proposed by one or more such
companies, applicable to any transportation on the grounds
that such rate is unreasonably high or low if:
(a) The rate was published in accordance with provisions of
this Chapter, Commission regulations and orders;
(b) The Commission was properly notified that the carrier or carriers
wish to have the rate considered pursuant to this
subsection; and
(c) The net of all increases and decreases, during the
calendar year in which the rate is to become effective,
is not more than 25%.
(2) Zone for Rail Carriers.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Sub-chapter the
Commission may not investigate, suspend, revise, or revoke
any rate proposed by a rail carrier on the grounds that such
rate is unreasonably high or low if:
(a) The rate was published in accordance with provisions of
this Chapter and Commission regulations;
(b) Commission was properly notified that the carrier wished
to have the rate to be considered pursuant to this
subsection; and
(c) The net of all increases and decreases, during the
calendar year in which the rate is to become effective,
is not more than the amount specified under 49 U.S. Code
10707a and 10708.
(3) Commission to Adopt Regulations.
The Commission may adopt regulations specifying procedures
for determining whether a rate published by a carrier falls
within the zone of rate flexibility.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3208
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3208) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3208)
Sec. 18c-3208.
Joint rates and routes.
(1) Establishment by carriers.
Two or more common carriers of household goods or passengers
may
establish through routes and joint rates, provided that the
rates, and divisions and practices relating thereto, are
just, reasonable, and not discriminatory.
(2) Establishment by the Commission.
The Commission may, on its own motion or on petition or
complaint, where 2 or more carriers have failed to
establish through routes, joint rates, or divisions and
practices relating thereto, establish such routes, rates,
divisions and practices. The Commission shall take such
action only after notice and hearing to consider whether any
proposed routes, rates, divisions and practices are just,
reasonable and not discriminatory, whether any carrier has a
reasonable objection to establishment of such routes, rates,
divisions and practices, and whether such objections can be
satisfied by imposing reasonable terms and conditions on the
application of such routes, rates, divisions and practices.
The provisions of this subsection shall have no application
to household goods carriers.
(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3209
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3209) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3209)
Sec. 18c-3209.
Charges Not Part of Direct Transportation Cost.
Any agreement, arrangement, or device, or part thereof, which, as
a condition to the provision of transportation service, requires
or permits any carrier, shipper, or receiver to pay a charge to
any person, where such charge is not part of the direct cost of
transportation service, shall be void.
(Source: P.A. 85-553.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3210
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3210) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3210)
Sec. 18c-3210.
Presentation of freight bills, payment of freight
charges, and extension of credit.
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, this Section is applicable only
to household goods carriers.
(1) Presentation of freight bills.
Freight bills shall be presented to the person responsible
for payment of freight charges not later than the
7th day following delivery of the freight.
(2) Payment required before delivery or relinquishment of
possession.
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this Section, no
common carrier shall deliver or relinquish possession of a
shipment transported by it until all freight charges for such
shipment under lawfully applicable rates have been paid to
the carrier. Where credit has been extended in accordance
with this Section, and all freight charges on the shipment
under lawfully applicable rates have not been paid before
expiration of the period for which credit has been extended,
the carrier shall cease delivering or relinquishing
possession of the shipment and may decline to transport future
shipments until all such charges have been paid.
(3) Exception: Delivery or relinquishment of possession before
payment.
A carrier may deliver or relinquish possession of a shipment
transported by it in advance of payment of all freight
charges on the shipment under lawfully applicable rates if the
carrier has, in accordance with this Section, extended credit
to the person responsible for payment of freight charges.
(4) Extension of credit.
Credit, if extended by a carrier, must be extended without
discrimination. Credit for payment of freight charges shown
on the initial freight bill shall be for a period not to
exceed 30 days, beginning on the later of the date
of delivery or the date on which the freight bill is
presented. If freight charges shown on the initial freight bill
are paid and the carrier subsequently presents a supplemental
freight bill, the carrier may extend credit in the amount of
freight charges shown on the supplemental freight bill for an
additional period not to exceed 15 days, beginning
on the date on which the supplemental freight bill is
presented.
(5) Commission regulation of credit terms.
The Commission may regulate the extension and terms of credit
extended by carriers under this Section, and no credit shall
be extended except in accordance with such regulations.
(6) Use of U.S. Postal Service for presentation of bills or
payment of charges.
Where the United States Postal Service is used for the
presentation of freight bills or payment of freight charges,
the date of mailing, as indicated by the postmark, shall be
the date of presentation or payment.
(7) Calculation of times for extension of credit.
Time periods of extension of credit under this Section shall
commence at midnight on the date of the event (delivery or
presentation of freight bill). The initial 7 day period shall not include
Saturdays,
Sundays, or legal holidays.
(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3211
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3211) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3211)
Sec. 18c-3211.
Free or Reduced Rate Carriage.
Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent a carrier from establishing
reduced rate or free carriage rates applicable to transportation
provided for the United States, the State of Illinois, or any
municipality or subdivision of this State, where it is required
by law that the carrier providing such transportation be selected
by competitive bid. Such rates shall be filed in the form and
manner required by the Commission.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3212
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3212) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3212)
Sec. 18c-3212.
Statute of Limitations for Freight Charges.
(1) Collection Actions.
Actions to collect freight charges under lawfully applicable
rates must be instituted within 3 years after
rendition of the service.
(2) Reparations or Overcharge Proceedings.
Petitions seeking reparations or repayment of overcharges
must be filed with the Commission within 3 years
after rendition of the service, and any action seeking
judicial enforcement of a Commission order awarding
reparations must be instituted within 1 year after
issuance of such order. Where an action seeking judicial
review of a Commission order awarding reparations is filed,
the time preceding final adjudication of the action shall be
excluded in computing the time for instituting the action
seeking judicial enforcement of the Commission order.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3213
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3213) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3213)
Sec. 18c-3213.
Application of Rate Regulations to Exempt
Traffic.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary,
the provisions of this Article shall not apply to traffic which
is altogether exempt from Commission jurisdiction under this Chapter
or a valid, preemptive federal statute.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 3 Art III
(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 3 Art III heading)
ARTICLE
III. OTHER PROVISIONS COMMON
TO ALL TRANSPORTATION MODES
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3301
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3301) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3301)
Sec. 18c-3301.
Certain Third Party Payments Prohibited.
Whenever a shipper or receiver of property requires that any
person who owns or operates a motor vehicle transporting property
in intrastate commerce under the provisions of this Chapter be
assisted in the loading or unloading of such vehicle, the shipper
or receiver shall be responsible for providing such assistance or
shall compensate the owner or operator for all costs associated
with securing and compensating the person or persons providing
such assistance. It shall be unlawful to coerce or attempt to
coerce any person providing transportation of property by motor
vehicle for-hire in intrastate commerce to employ or pay one or
more persons to load or unload any part of such property onto or
from such vehicle, except that this subsection shall not be
construed as making unlawful any activity which is not unlawful
under the National Labor Relations Act or any other acts
governing labor practices.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3302
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3302) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3302)
Sec. 18c-3302.
Prohibition against discrimination.
It shall be unlawful for any household goods carrier, rail carrier, common
carrier by pipeline, or passenger carrier to discriminate by giving or
causing to be given any unreasonable preference or advantage to
any person or traffic, or to subject any such person or traffic
to unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage.
(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3303
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3303) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3303)
Sec. 18c-3303.
Failure to Reject or Suspend, or to Invoke
Sanctions, Not to be Construed as Acceptance.
Failure of the Commission to reject or suspend any rate,
contract, application, or other document filed with it, or to
initiate enforcement proceedings or invoke sanctions against any
person for action or violation of this Chapter, Commission
regulations or orders, shall not be construed in any proceeding of
either any administrative or judicial nature as authorization or
acceptance of such document or action, or any portion thereof.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to affect the date on
which a rate or tariff is lawfully in effect.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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625 ILCS 5/18c-3304
(625 ILCS 5/18c-3304) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-3304)
Sec. 18c-3304.
Records and accounts.
Each household goods carrier, rail carrier, common carrier by pipeline, and
passenger carrier shall:
(1) Keep written accounts and records of its revenues, expenses,
contracts, and other activities subject to regulation under
this Chapter in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
Commission;
(2) Maintain, for a period of 3 years, copies of all
accounts and records required by Commission regulations; and
(3) Make such accounts and records available for inspection, on
request, by any authorized employee of the Commission.
Accounts and records kept pursuant to this Section shall be kept
at an office in the State of Illinois unless the Commission shall
have authorized maintenance at a location outside of the State.
(Source: P.A. 89-444, eff. 1-25-96.)
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